Things to do in Belgium, Belgium: The Best Beer Tastings & Tours

January 1, 2022 Stefan Strunk

From canal-laced, fairy-tale cities like Bruges and Ghent to the urban centers of Antwerp and Brussels, Belgium sits at the crossroads of medieval and modern Europe. The chance to sample famous exports such as chocolate and beer straight from the source only sweetens a visit.
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1. Brussels Beer Tour with a Local Expert: 100% Personalized & Private

Brussels, Belgium CityUnscripted
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Our beer loving Brussels hosts will take you on a personalized experience of a few of the city’s best brew houses. Your trip to Brussels is incomplete until you’ve tried a local brew, so let us know your vibe, be it trendy micro-breweries, traditional taverns, underground beer cellars or something brewed by monks at a Belgian abbey. With your host alongside, you’ll weave (not stagger) between spots where you can enjoy Lambic, Saison, Dubbel and Witbier and maybe learn more about the history of beer brewing in Belgium. Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded local host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

Inclusions: Private and personalised experience, 3 hours with a Local Host, 4-6 of the best Brussels brews and some snack pairings, Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options), Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

Exclusions: Additional Food and drinks, Tickets to any attractions, Transportation costs, Gratuities

Reviewed By Swedishfish426

Teresa was extremely knowledgeable and provided us with a great introduction to the city! We would definitely recommend this tour.

2. Discover Brussels beer world with a chocolate pairing by a young local

Rue des Chapeliers, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium BeerSecret
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Meet other people that share the same interest for beers. Get the best customised high-quality beer selection. Listen to stories from our young, local, passionate guide that launched one of Ghent’s 1st craft beers. Enjoy our chocolate beer pairing. Discover some hidden gems. Learn about the traditional beer histories & the origin of the ale, lager, triples, trappists, etc… Participate in our original beer game that will guarantee a great time. Taste our high-quality, delicious Belgian beers, based on your current knowledge. For sure a good variety of styles. Discover the real taste of hops and malts.

Inclusions: 5 x 15cl tasters of high- quality Belgian beers, each a different style. This is so important for us! (no restrictions because of brewery contracts), A visit of three different locations, like hidden gems and new trendy venues., Professional, passionate, local, young AND multilingual guide. , A taste of local delicacies & multiple chocolate pairing., Discover Belgium's beer world: Learn about the traditional beer histories & the origin of ales, etc., Original beer game that will guarantee a great & interactive time.

Exclusions: Hotel pick up or drop off . If required: choose for a private tour. Also available on our website., For our shared tours: we offer an English tour. Dutch & French available as private tours. , For customised tours like visiting an extra bar or chocolaterie, book a private tour.

Reviewed By dieterm893

Even I live in city Gent it was a new and fun experience. I had a good time and I discover new beers that I like drinking now. Also we went to a few places what I didn't know yet. It's fun to discover your own city on a different way. I certainly recommend this tour or any other one that's available.

3. Belgium Beer Tour

Grand-Place, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium Buendia Tours
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You can now get to know the exciting world of Belgian beer with Nice Day Tours Meet: the culture and history of this beverage and its production method. Discover the different types of beer in the best locations: Belgium, a small country in size with 1,132 beer brands. Every day more and more people are interested in discovering and enjoying the variety of beers offered by this country. Be sure to discover the reasons for this fame, the Lambic beers exclusive from Brussels and beers made by Trappist monks.

Inclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Professional English-speaking guide, City tips, Discounts (discounts at restaurants, chocolate shops, museums etc.), 4 beers

Exclusions: SNAKS, Gratuities

Reviewed By Levesqme

As a family with teenagers, it is always a challenge to find an activity that will be entertaining for all. Although they are not history enthusiasts, my kids said that this tour was the best day of our stay in Belgium (1 week). They especially liked the tour guide, Jamal and his dry sense of humour. Jamal was able to point out funny historical details, do little games with the group and make recommendations on restaurants and activities. He made all the difference. Thanks Jamal for this wonderful (rainy) day! Things to be improved: we should have taken a tour for only 1 city. If you like to stroll in leisurely in the city, visit museums, etc., the tour is a bit fast paced and won't allow you to shop, visit independently museums and historic buildings. Also, you'll be paired with Spanish groups going on the bus. Not the best logistical arrangements. However, the price is well worth it. 10/10 would do again.

4. Discover our Ghent craft beer & breweries with young, local, passionate guide

Dok Brewing Company, Dok-Noord 4B, 9000 Gent, Belgium BeerSecret
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- Meet the brewer - Learn more details about the brewing process in between the kettles - Found out how hops & malts taste - Discover projects of future breweries - Explore the secret varieties of every local craft brewery - Receive tailor-made food & drink recommendations for every age

Inclusions: educational & entertaining beer experience - Visit 3 craft breweries (allows only groups visits! ) - Taste 6 unusual local beers , Private transportation

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Reviewed By Maarten V

A great beer tour in Brussels with Liselot, who has a lot of expertise in the beer brewing process and the different types of Belgian beers. We tried a few special and different type of beers, in some nice and traditional bars, all in a fun and comfortable atmosphere! I had a great evening :)

5. Discover our Brussels craft breweries with a local, passionate, young guide

Moeder Lambic Fontainas, Place Fontainas 8, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium BeerSecret
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- Meet the brewer - Listen to stories from our young, local guide that launched one of the Belgian 1st craft beers - Learn more details about the brewing process, from mashing to double- fermenting - Taste limited editions from black porters to strong IPA’s or even barley wines - Found out how hops & malts taste - Discover projects of Brussels' future brewery / breweries - Explore the secret varieties of every local craft brewery - Receive tailor-made recommendations on where to go and what to drink after

Inclusions: Taste 6 unusual local beers of high quality, Private transportation, 1 craft brewery, which is not open to the public, Brewery Cantillon, the oldest Lambic brewery (not available during post-covid), 2 renowned beer lovers’ spots

Exclusions: Hotel pick up or drop off . If required, then choose for a custom tour on our website., For international groups, we offer an English tour. More languages available on website. , For customised tours like visiting an extra bar or chocolaterie, book a custom tour on our website.

Reviewed By Maarten V

A great beer tour in Brussels with Liselot, who has a lot of expertise in the beer brewing process and the different types of Belgian beers. We tried a few special and different type of beers, in some nice and traditional bars, all in a fun and comfortable atmosphere! I had a great evening :)

6. Private tour for a family with children in Bruges

Historium Bruges, Markt 1, 8000 Brugge, Belgium Citytoursbelgium
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Want to discover the beauty of medieval Bruges? We organize private tours to guarantee quality and safety. Local legends and stories explain the presence of the numerous statues on the town hall. At your pace we explore the fish market with 126 columns, houses with a wooden facade and picturesque bridges. During this tour you can take beautiful photos! You will discover the woven letters at the city palace or the statue of Michelangelo. Take a look inside the brewery "The half moon". There is an underground beer pipeline there! We see, smell and taste chocolate. Handmade! Ready for the next experience? Take a look inside the garden of a 300-year-old house and ... enjoy the heart on a facade at the Minnewater.

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Reviewed By NovaLavi

As a firm lover of art and architecture, I really liked this tour! I'm not a huge fan of cycling, but this way I had a much better experience when visiting Bruges. It would've been impossible to visit all these beautiful places in just one day. The guide was sublime. She told us many fun facts and amusing stories along the ride.

7. Private: Discover Brussels beer & breweries by a young local (incl. chocolate)

Moeder Lambic Fontainas, Place Fontainas 8, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium BeerSecret
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Meet the brewer. Listen to stories from our guide that launched one of 1st Belgian craft beers. Learn more details about the brewing process, from mashing to double- fermenting. Taste limited editions from black porters to strong IPA’s or even barley wines. Found out how hops & malts taste. Discover projects of Brussels' future brewery / breweries. Receive food & drink recommendations. Get inspiration for new destinations like Ghent & Bruges.

Inclusions: Visit 4 locations incl. a brewery , Private transportation, Taste our surprising chocolate pairing with beers, Taste 5 unusual local beers of high quality, Private guide who launched one of the first Belgian craft beers

Exclusions: Hotel drop off

Reviewed By Maarten V

A great beer tour in Brussels with Liselot, who has a lot of expertise in the beer brewing process and the different types of Belgian beers. We tried a few special and different type of beers, in some nice and traditional bars, all in a fun and comfortable atmosphere! I had a great evening :)

8. Cycling through picturesque Bruges, bike included

Historium Bruges, Markt 1, 8000 Brugge, Belgium Citytoursbelgium
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Bruges is a small city with a rich history. The city walls form a green loop around the city. You can cycle along quiet paths. You will pass windmills, canals and city gates. The Bruges city center is fully part of the Unesco world heritage. When you cycle through this historic center, you will be surprised by a beautiful view around every corner. You will see cobbled streets, picturesque squares and impressive facades. This medieval city has well preserved its special features. A bike ride is a great way to discover the hidden corners. With a local guide you will discover cozy squares, green inner gardens and beautiful alleys.

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Reviewed By SamBN95

If you’re looking to discover Bruges less like a tourist and more like a local, this tour with Anna is the way to go! This 3 hour tour had so much to offer. We visited the highlights of the city, learned about the rich history of Bruges and still had time to sneak in the hidden gems that only the locals know about. The tastings were a true depiction of regional specialties and I find that eating like a local helps me connect with the culture so much more. Anna specifically is an excellent story-teller, so you will definitely be entertained as you eat piping-hot fries and taste the finest Belgian chocolate. Book a tour with her, and you won’t regret it!

9. Private tour of Bruges with a personal guide

Markt 1, 8000 Brugge, Belgium Citytoursbelgium
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During this guided walk the beauty of medieval Bruges is shown. To guarantee quality and safety we organize private tours. The local guide tells about the habits, culture and history. We help you to feel comfortable and we will bring you to the charming and hidden gems of the city. We will visit the places of your interest! And off course ... we will taste the divine chocolate! But we also make time to answer your questions. As a local we know the interesting stories. We are willing to share it with our guest in an enthusiastic way.

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Reviewed By NovaLavi

As a firm lover of art and architecture, I really liked this tour! I'm not a huge fan of cycling, but this way I had a much better experience when visiting Bruges. It would've been impossible to visit all these beautiful places in just one day. The guide was sublime. She told us many fun facts and amusing stories along the ride.

10. Antwerp Bike Tours

Paradijsstraat 15, 2000 Antwerpen, Belgium Antwerp Bike Tours
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Cycle through the city on this guided bike tour in Antwerp.  Interesting and fun for all ages, including children seats, baskets, helmets, bikes, e-bikes, classical bikes, and more. You have different tours to choose from: Classic, De Koninck Tour (beer tasting and brewery visit), Chocolate Lovers Tour, as well as the Bike & Boat Tour. 

Inclusions: Helmet (for kids), Yepp-seat, Basket, Lock, Local guide, Poncho (depending on weather), Bike, Beer or chocolate tasting (depending on option selected)

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified, Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Reviewed By soupynorman1

My girlfriend and I did this tour in early December and so we were the only ones registered for the day. We were thus given what was an essentially private tour of the city for 3 hours. Our guide was Steven and he did a fantastic job demonstrating the many elements of the city, both old and new, that we would never have seen if we were on our own. Despite the very cold weather, it was a very enjoyable experience, and one that we shall certainly recommend to others travelling in the future.

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